Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
2010s African Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold Plate
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Pyrite, Stainless Steel
1990s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver Plate
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Vermeil, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Malagasy Modern Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Mandarin Garnet, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Citrine, Gold-filled, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Japanese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1950s American Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Cut Steel
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Fire Opal, 14k Gold
20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Crystal, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Amethyst, Fire Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, ...
Vintage 1970s German Jugendstil Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Beaded Necklaces
Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Brass
Early 2000s French Beaded Necklaces
Antique 1870s Italian Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Carnelian, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Onyx
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Quartz, Vermeil
Excellent condi...
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jasper
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 15k Gold, Silver Plate
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Shop Costume Jewelry: Beaded Necklaces for Sale on 1stDibs
Whether they’re chunky, statement-making accessories or a single strand of the understated sort, fashion beaded necklaces are versatile pieces of costume jewelry. Indeed, the vintage beaded necklaces in your jewelry box likely go with everything, from casual summer tops and shorts to dazzling evening gowns.
Costume jewelry, which is also called fashion jewelry, is designed to accessorize with current fashions and is typically made with inexpensive materials. In the realm of fine jewelry, beaded necklaces originating during the Art Deco era might feature double rows of jade — this period encompasses the 1920s and ’30s and ushered in a very distinct look in jewelry design — whereas accessories in the collection of fashion jewelry on 1stDibs are more often made with glass beads or moonstone.
From the fish-bone and seashell jewelry of the prehistoric era to the breathtaking amulets and pendants of ancient Egypt to modern sapphire beads, people have been accessorizing with beaded necklaces for eternity.
Beaded necklaces — as well as other kinds of necklaces — were common in prehistoric times. Personal adornment was important, and jewelry was made for every part of the body. Beadwork is among the best known art forms attributed to Native Americans, and just as they had for saddlery and clothing, early populations would fashion beads for necklaces with stone tools or instruments made of wood. The making of colorful glass beads for beaded necklaces likely originated in Venice, Italy, during the 14th century, particularly given the growth of the decorative glass industry on the series of Venetian islands called Murano. During the Neolithic period, humans were buried with coral beaded necklaces from the Mediterranean, even as far north as the Alps.
When it comes to fashion necklaces, remember that different necklines call for different pieces of jewelry.
When accessorizing with a beaded necklace, a long piece with a pendant will likely pair best with your favorite vintage V-neck dress or V-neck tee, while beaded chokers and collar necklaces are a stylish fit for strapless tops. Bigger beads will hit your neckline in a different way than a more minimalist necklace might, so you’ll want to keep that in mind. Choose colors you like and pick items that will go with what is in your closet. When the occasion calls for it, don’t be afraid to stack. “More is more” for some, so pairing a delicate strand with a bolder piece might be the move for you.
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